Patient's question:
The child is 18 years and 8 months old, with enlarged adenoids. Currently, they are almost completely blocked, and they breathe through their mouth while sleeping or taking naps. There is some snoring when they first fall asleep, but it's not too severe. They have tried various Chinese herbal remedies and acupuncture in the past, but none have been effective. Now, they are considering surgery and are wondering what the downsides of the surgery might be or if there could be any postoperative complications.Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy in this age group may be related to allergies. It is best to use short-term anti-allergic medications, such as loratadine tablets and montelukast. The main treatment should be corticosteroid nasal sprays, such as budesonide. It is recommended to use the medication for about a month. If the effect is not good, surgery may be needed. The above suggestions are for the question "What are the disadvantages of adenoid hypertrophy surgery?" and are hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!